I think Spring has given me back my desire to get back into doing the house, maybe it's the warmer weather but I have been working my butt off. This trash chic project has me happier than a pig in mud!
If you've been hanging about the mansion for sometime now, you may remember that I got this wine rack, oh only about 11 months ago, and for 11 months Julian has wondered why it has taken up space in the garage. He thought I was going to use it for actual wine, but I cleared that up by saying as if I would be able to keep wine on a rack just to look at!
Maureen at It's All Connected had emailed me her recipe for homemade chalk paint ages ago and I have been between, desperate to try it and scared out of my wits that I would ruin my furniture so I though this was the perfect item to start with. When the first coat dried, I considered deleting my blog and sending hate mail to anyone posting chalk paint makeovers...it looked dreadful!
But I put my fears out there at the Mellywood's Mansion Facebook Community, I've been dying to use that term and make don't I sound special! Anyway my mates on my Facebook page (and you can follow me here) assured me that it was normal and just to keep going, and I'm so glad I did!
Three coats and some waxing later, I am in LOVE!!!
DIY Delight or Disaster? Okay so totally honest, I really thought I was going to hate it but when it was finished and I put my vinyl in it, I looked around my almost completed room and literally got all choked up (No Mum relax, I'm not pregnant, sometimes I have some real emotions!) Delight!
What's made you cry tears of joy?
Mel xo
Mel that is a great use for a wine rack and you sure had some vision there! I love it and I love that you used Maureens recipe and your facebook community for support! Gotta love the bloggin world and definitely a delight!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Mel. I just threw away four of those foam wine racks. I was looking at them wondering how I could use them but don't have vinyl to store. I think I may dig them out of the rubbish and hang onto them just in case. I'm actually just thinking right now I wonder how I could use them in a wrapping station. You're always good inspiration for me Mel.
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Wow! You are on a roll Mel. This is awesome!! A real craft room delight!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it Mel! What a fabulous upcycle for that wine rack. You did such a great job :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous use for a wine rack, Mel! Beautiful paint job :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is genius my friend! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are coming up with great organization pieces by recycling! You could do a post on all of your wonderful ideas collectively and it would truly be a huge hit!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea! I need to pick some of those up at the thrift shop!! I agree with Gail.......do a roundup of all your repurposed organizing ideas!!
ReplyDeleteHehehe..."real" emotions. Can you send me the wine that no longer lives in that rack??
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Smarty Pants! I have gotten rid of those for the sme reason! Booze doesn't even get to breath in this house!
ReplyDeleteBrillant saved! Cheers! xoDebi
Oh my goodness, Mel. You are so funny. Real emotions :). Another truly brilliant idea. I love how you completely repurposed this wine rack. It's pure genius.
ReplyDeleteThat is just too cute and clever. I would have never thought of using a wine rack for vinyl storage. I have passed up so many at thrift stores- now that I know what to do with them, I'll probably never see another one. Funny, my hormonal emotions are the most real, terrifying things around- just ask hubby. :)
ReplyDeleteoooo! Another nice one! I keep forgetting it's spring where you are---
ReplyDeleteAmazing how that chalk paint gets better with each coat. Looks awesome, Mel, great idea for storage of something other than wine!!
ReplyDeletewow!!! turned out so great. I really had no idea about chalk board paint...and still don't know anything about wax, but think I might have to figure some stuff out. And duh....about the wine rack to be used for wine :)
ReplyDeleteThat's the first time I've seen a sensible purpose for a wine rack! Thanks for the shout out. Now that you are over your fear of chalk paint, nothing will be safe from your brush!
ReplyDeletelol at the note to your mom. :)
ReplyDeleteI hear so many positive things about chalk paint and wax too. I'm glad it turned out great!
Love it Mel and I've got all my stuff ready to paint my new storage unit, just gotta get Sean to finish building it now
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recycle project. Now where did you hide the wine?????
ReplyDeleteGreat reuse of that wine rack Mel! Paint looks good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
I love a good reuse project! That wine rack is perfect for the vinyl. We'll be featuring this over at Someday Crafts tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out! What a great way to organize. I'm featuring this tonight at my link party and pinning!
ReplyDeleteSmart idea! That's a great way to reuse the wine rack :D
ReplyDeleteThis was an awesome project Mel and you know once you start doing this, you cannot stop. You'll end up like Suzan..sleeping on your feet with a paint brush in your hand! I'm delighted to be a part of the Mellywood's Mansion Facebook Community! LMBO!
ReplyDeleteI laughed my butt off when I read that you aren't pregnant!!!!! OMG are you sure????**** GULP***** hehe Going to check out the chalk paint recipe.
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